It was difficult getting up this morning! We were all pretty tired and sore from a long day yesterday. Luckily, this morning was cloudy and cooler so we had a little jump to our step and accomplished a lot. During the morning we were able to put up the walls to the house, which made this mission a reality to the kids and really pumped them up. We had a great Siesta time this afternoon. Alex Whitmore and John Phillips cooked burgers and dogs on the grill and we walked over to a local market for some Mexican Doritos and soda. This evening we were able to get the electrical in the house, the insolation up inside the house and put on the base of the roof. About 20 minutes before we were about to finish we noticed a storm coming in from the east. At that time we had no roof and a house with dry wall on the ground and insolation in the walls. Our guide was worried that both of these would get wet so the students kicked into overdrive and put the roof up! They are working very, very hard and I am really proud of them.
The family that we are building for has been watching us build for the last two days. It has been really cool to interact with them (they laugh at me because I know NO SPANISH). They are very excited about the house and I can see a great feeling of appreciation from them even if we dont speak the same language. Today we asked for a list of things that the family might need for their new home. Vicki (the mother) told us that she really wanted a kitchen table and chairs for the home. So, before we leave we are going to go to a local store and buy them the table and a few other items for the home.
On another note, we have seen no violence, and have not once felt in danger. We know that this is due to your prayers and the security that has been set up by the national government.
Thank you for checking in on us. Tomorrow is a full day of putting up dry wall, finishing the outside walls and getting the roof done. Be praying for the weather to be somewhat comfortable. See you tomorrow night.
matt
It's so great to see these updates, and to hear how driven the kids are. May you feel prayers and God's peace and protection again today. I pray for health and endurance as well for all.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a productive day! There has to be a real sense of accomplishment for the group. Look what God is doing through all of you! Thank you for making yourselves available to Him!
ReplyDeleteHey Crew, it is so good to hear all the work you are accomplishing. It is very humbling to hear that the only thing Vicki requested was a table to eat at with her family. Be confident that the work you are doing is more than builing shelter for this family. You are planting seeds for God's kingdom. So the verse on my mind today is this;
ReplyDeleteMatthew 25:34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.....Truely I say to you as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me."
I am so proud of you guys! You have done so much in so little time. Keep up the hard work, guys! This family will never forget what you've done for them. We love you all and miss you and can't wait to see pictures!
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Way to raise the roof GUYS!! Can't help but think the threat of rain in the middle of the summer in the middle of the desert wasn't divinely orchestrated to get her done as some like to say!! :)
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Be good to each other. :)
Love you guys,
Mish
What a wonderful blessing each of you are! It is evident that God is working in and through all of you! When you're hot & tired, hang on to that! You are giving this family a home, not just a house and showing God's love to them. They will remember you always and will also pass along to future generations how each of you came to help them specifically! What a wonderful testimony that is and an awesome way to show just how much God cares for all of his people and what lengths He will go to for us! Be blessed and know that you are each being prayed for daily by more people than you can imagine and that we are all so very, very proud of you and what God is doing through you. Know that you are all loved & missed. May God continue to bless and keep you and may you have a safe return home! Love, Londa & Gill Klinger (Bree's family)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving reading about this build and living vicariously through you all! It sounds like God is truly taking care of your every need this week! I can't wait to see pictures!
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